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Muse's fifth studio album, The Resistance , is a grand, operatic exploration of totalitarianism conspiracy redemptive love . Heavily inspired by George Orwell’s
The core lyrical engine of the album is George Orwell’s dystopian novel . Frontman Matt Bellamy noted that while he initially read the book for its political messaging, a re-reading inspired him to focus on the romance between characters Winston and Julia as a form of political defiance.
: This specific mix was originally exclusive to the Muse.mu Exclusive Limited Edition Deluxe box set, which was limited to just 5,000 copies worldwide.
, the album frames personal romance as the ultimate political act against an oppressive state. Core Themes and Narrative
It reached number one in 19 countries and has sold more than five million copies worldwide.